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SUMMARY:Infra Dig
DESCRIPTION:Infra Dig is a new trio consisting of Bert Harris (bass)\, Rob Paul (percussion)\, and Thomas Patteson (alto saxophone). \nOpening set by Melinda Rice (violin and electronics).
URL:https://www.avantphilly.com/event/infra-dig/
LOCATION:the Fidget Space\, 1714 North Mascher Street\, Philadelphia
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SUMMARY:Kahil ElZabar / David Murray Duo
DESCRIPTION:Ars Nova Workshop is honored to present a meeting of two avant-garde legends\, as percussionist Kahil El’Zabar and saxophonist David Murray join forces at Solar Myth on Sunday\, June 21\, 2026. \nLegendary percussionist and bandleader Kahil El’Zabar and saxophone icon David Murray have enjoyed a storied collaboration that has spanned more than four decades and traversed the globe several times over. Both\, as Ron Wynn wrote for JazzTimes\, “epitomize in their actions and approach the highest aspects of the jazz life [and are] dedicated to a musical vision unconcerned with trends or prevailing wisdom.” \nEl’Zabar & Murray have captivated audiences worldwide for over 40 years. The duo returns to Solar Myth for their latest tour\, which they’ve christened WE BE FREE—a title that epitomizes the boundless spirit of freedom and exploration that has been the touchstone for their remarkable careers. This new tour continues to build on their shared legacy as pioneers of Great Black Music\, bringing together decades of innovation\, global performance history\, and cultural impact. Unpredictable as it may be\, the collaboration promises a dynamic and deeply expressive program rooted in spiritual jazz improvisation and the ongoing exploration of freedom through sound.
URL:https://www.avantphilly.com/event/kahil-elzabar-david-murray-duo/
LOCATION:Solar Myth\, 1131 S Broad St\, Philadelphia\, PA 19147\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19147\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260624T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260624T220000
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SUMMARY:DoYeon Kim Quartet
DESCRIPTION:DoYeon Kim is an internationally acclaimed artist known for her expansive and pioneering performances and compositions and for introducing the gayageum\, an ancient Korean zither\, into contemporary music. Trained extensively in jazz and improvisation as well as in the canon of classical Korean music – including sanjo\, jeongak\, and modern gugak – Kim channels history\, literature\, and an ever-evolving sense of the human spirit in a musical language entirely her own through her original compositions\, powerful solo performances\, and collaborations with artists around the world. \nRecognized as one of “7 Musicians Pushing Ancient Asian Instruments Into The Future” by Grammy.com\, Kim has performed and recorded alongside such notable musicians as Tyshawn Sorey\, Mark Dresser\, Kris Davis\, Peter Evans\, Matt Mitchell\, Anna Webber\, Joe Morris\, Tony Malaby\, Mat Maneri\, Cooper-Moore\, and many others. At Solar Myth\, she’ll lead a stellar quartet featuring flutist Laura Cocks\, bassist Henry Fraser and drummer Tom Rainey. \n 
URL:https://www.avantphilly.com/event/doyeon-kim-quartet/
LOCATION:Solar Myth\, 1131 S Broad St\, Philadelphia\, PA 19147\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19147\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260624T220000
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SUMMARY:Fred Frith & Walnut Brain
DESCRIPTION:Fred Frith: \nFred Frith is a pioneer of the extended electric guitar. He learned to compose in \nHenry Cow\, developed his song-writing skills in Art Bears\, explored his multi- instrumentalism in Skeleton Crew\, rocked the house with Massacre and is still doing all of those things\, having been in one band or another continuously since 1964! Meanwhile his work has been performed by both Baroque and contemporary music ensembles\, along with string quartets\, chamber orchestras\, and a whole range of groups and artists in the ever-expanding field of semi-popular music. Fred composes extensively for film and dance\, and taught improvisation for years at Mills College in Oakland\, California and the Musik Akademie in Basel\, Switzerland. His life-long passion for improvising has increasingly led him to work with artists who don’t necessarily define themselves as improvisers\, including Brazilian drummer Mariá Portugal\, cellist Paula Sanchez\, and bricoleur extraordinaire Sudhu Tewari. Fred is the subject of Nicolas Humbert and Werner Penzels’ award-winning film Step Across the Border. \n“if (you) haven’t seen Fred improvise solo\, (you) must. Just to see him live\, it has to be done. It’s one of the wonders of the world.” —Marc Ribot \n“Fred Frith is a great drummer.” —Miles Davis \n“Frith should be sellotaped to Derek Bailey and pushed off a cliff.” —Skelidude\, YouTube \nWalnut Brain: \nWalnut Brain\, the duo of Alina Josan and Steve Heise\, mess around with a custom-made diddley bow and an electric guitar to make decidedly earthbound sounds that reach for the clouds or the stars or whatever’s out there. A diddley bow is an instrument whose single string\, when struck and bowed by a sensitive player\, emits sounds that both scrape and sing. As we all know\, an electric guitar is a juiced up instrument capable of producing some of the most exciting sounds imaginable. In the intuitive hands of Walnut Brain\, these instruments weave together to oscillating rhythms and fleeting melodies. \naccessibility: street level entrance to venue but two steps to restroom.
URL:https://www.avantphilly.com/event/fred-frith-walnut-brain/
LOCATION:The Perch Large Room\, 2008 Arizona St\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19125\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260625T220000
DTSTAMP:20260615T021551Z
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SUMMARY:Free Range- Matt Davis's Aerial Photography
DESCRIPTION:Chamber Music in multiple idioms. Tom Kraines features in this eclectic ensemble. $20 with drinks provided 🙂 \nEstablished in 2002\, Matt Davis’ Aerial Photograph is a “wildly imaginative” (Jazziz Magazine”) ensemble that explores the intersection of jazz\, contemporary classical and folk music\, as well as social\, cultural and historical observation through aural histories. Described as “Inspired” by Downbeat Magazine and “Eloquent” by JazzTimes\, the group has performed throughout the eastern United States\, as well as in China and South Korea. The instrumentation of the group varies\, but often consists of a string quartet\, guitar\, bass\, drums and several wind instruments. Aerial Photograph’s original repertoire is inspired by the cultural pluralism that is fundamental to American society. The compositional process begins with communication: Davis conducts conversations with communities that include senior citizens\, recovering addicts\, children\, immigrants\, religious believers\, community volunteers\, incarcerated\, homeless\, teachers\, caregivers\, and artists and musicians. These conversations are recorded and are then woven into compositions that endeavor to express the feelings\, emotions\, and stories that are shared. The resulting music gives audiences the opportunity to find points of connection to the music\, and to experience familiar or unfamiliar communities in a new and engaging way. The Sway of Rivers is in the process of recording\, and is slated for release in 2023. This new music brings several new elements to the mix\, including home-made percussion instruments\, vocals\, and new approaches of expressing forms and time in music. \nRSVP\n \nFree Range is a monthly concert series providing artists with important resources in today’s content-driven music scene\, and providing audiences with exceptional and affordable (even better than a city-wide!) Jazz and improvised music.  \n \nFree Range prioritizes local musicians\, giving all performers high-quality audio and video of their show\, full use/rights to their materials\, including the raw audio for additional production if they so choose. \n \nPlease follow @free_range_music to stay up to date. \n \nSponsored by Love City Brewing & Urban Movement Arts/Philly Music Factory
URL:https://www.avantphilly.com/event/free-range-matt-daviss-aerial-photography/
LOCATION:First Unitarian Church\, 2125 Chestnut Street
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260627T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260627T200000
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SUMMARY:Drone Pipe
DESCRIPTION:For Location – Dm @spiritfurnace on Instagram. \nYaffee \nDresden Amen \nOur Mother of the Holy Mountain \nSpirit Furnace (solo) \n \nDrone music in a drain pipe. Directions: Getting to the pipe will involve navigating some rough terrain. The pipe is located off of a wooded path branching off from the Cynwyd Heritage / Manayunk Bridge trail. Recommended parking at the Barmouth Trailhead (end of E Levering Mill Rd). From the parking lot\, follow the trail to the left until you see a historical marker for William Clegg’s Cotton Mill on your right (roughly a quarter mile walk). If coming from the Manayunk Bridge\, the marker will be on your left. Take the path into the woods just to the right of this marker. At each fork\, go left. Follow the sound. You’ll soon reach a fire pit\, beyond which is the drone pipe. Take the path down and hop up inside. There will be small lights guiding you down. Take care–there is a steep spot immediately preceding the pipe.
URL:https://www.avantphilly.com/event/drone-pipe/
LOCATION:PA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260627T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260627T220000
DTSTAMP:20260615T031828Z
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SUMMARY:Spectral Forces\, Angel Meat\, Void of Infinite Consequences
DESCRIPTION:Fundraiser for harm reduction group Sol Collective. Expect noise. Virtuosity. Harps. Joy. \n 
URL:https://www.avantphilly.com/event/spectral-forces-angel-meat-void-of-infinite-consequences/
LOCATION:God’s Automatic Body\, 5522 Baltimore Ave\, Philadelphia\, PA
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260627T213000
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SUMMARY:de/composition: Native Trees\, Sonic Roots
DESCRIPTION:The preeminent Philadelphia DJ\, Composer\, Producer\, Sound Designer and Music Experimentalist June Lopez will perform de/compostion: Native Trees\, Sonic Roots\, a set of genre-defying music and experimental soundscapes based on the inspiration of found sounds in Tookany/Tacony-Frankford (TTF) Watershed and Tacony Creek Park. \nde/compostion: Native Trees\, Sonic Roots will be inspired by the field recordings and audio research June is engaged with\, including the trees and other elements from the watershed. Natural processes\, such as composting\, are also sources for sound. \nJune will be in collaboration with the video projection team of Samara Talkin and Neil Cippon. They will immerse the venue space in projections of collected images and footage of the watershed and nature on the interior of Bennett Compost in synchronization with the music and sound. \n(WARNING: Intense lighting will be used during this show. It will not be safe for those with epilepsy and other conditions with sensitivity to light.) \nSpecial guest narrator and our “in-house science dramaturg”\, Dr. Jame McCray will illuminate audiences with narratives from the watershed. \nWritten and recorded reflections by local residents on their relationship with trees and nature will also be interwoven into the soundscape. \nThis unique site specific event will be hosted at Bennett Compost\, adjacent to Tacony Creek Park. \nThis event is supported by a grant from TreePhilly\, a Philadelphia Parks & Recreation Program; PHMC\, and William Penn Foundation. \nTreePhilly is a program of Philadelphia Parks & Recreation and Fairmount Park Conservancy\, sponsored by TD Bank. We help Philadelphia residents plant and care for trees. \nAdditional support provided by our friends at Tookany/Tacony-Frankford Watershed Partnership. \n 
URL:https://www.avantphilly.com/event/de-composition-native-trees-sonic-roots/
LOCATION:Bennett Compost\, 5650 Rising Sun Avenue\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19120\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260628T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260628T220000
DTSTAMP:20260508T000917Z
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SUMMARY:Teiku
DESCRIPTION:Ars Nova Workshop presents the Chicago and Detroit based creative music ensemble Teiku at Solar Myth on Sunday\, June 28\, 2026. \nChicago pianist Josh Harlow and Detroit percussionist Jonathan Barahal founded Teiku on the foundation of the music they grew up singing: their Jewish-Ukranian ancestors’ Passover songs\, unique to each respective family and passed down aurally over generations. Harlow and Taylor’s families each steward a number of unique melodies that likely originated in their ancestral villages but survive only through their family lines. \nThe band is made complete by bass clarinetist Jason Stein (Natural Information Society\, Hearts and Minds) and bassist Jaribu Shahid (Sun Ra Arkestra\, Art Ensemble of Chicago\, Griot Galaxy)\, and the group moves fluidly between frenetic density\, subtle timbral explorations\, electronic processing\, and complex mixed meter\, among other stylistic territories. Teiku is a Talmudic acronym that roughly translates to “unanswered question\,” a fitting description of the process of discovery that creative improvisers know well: creating spontaneous and cohesive sonic environments that are felt viscerally but cannot be expressed in words. This project reflects its leaders’ musical and spiritual sensibilities: a yearning for insight\, an acute sensitivity to the present moment\, a space made for searching deeper.
URL:https://www.avantphilly.com/event/teiku/
LOCATION:Solar Myth\, 1131 S Broad St\, Philadelphia\, PA 19147\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19147\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260629T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260629T230000
DTSTAMP:20260403T020126Z
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SUMMARY:Chris Forsyth's What Is Now w/ John Moran and Joey Sullivan
DESCRIPTION:2 sets 7:30 and 9:00 \nno cover
URL:https://www.avantphilly.com/event/chris-forsyths-what-is-now-w-john-moran-and-joey-sullivan-2/
LOCATION:Solar Myth\, 1131 S Broad St\, Philadelphia\, PA 19147\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19147\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260630T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260630T220000
DTSTAMP:20260508T001156Z
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SUMMARY:ResoNation Trio
DESCRIPTION:Ars Nova Workshop is thrilled to present the return of maverick trumpeter Steven Bernstein with his striking new acoustic trio at Solar Myth on Tuesday\, June 30\, 2026. \nFew artists exult in the joyous exhilaration and intrepid spirit of communal music-making with the fervor and vitality of visionary bandleader\, trumpeter\, composer and arranger Steven Bernstein. In his new chordless trio with master improvisers Scott Colley on bass and Nasheet Waits on drums\, Bernstein applies that bold passion to an uncharacteristically pared-down setting. Their startling debut album\, ResoNation Trio\, features contemplative explorations that may feel like a departure from the raucous spirit that characterizes so much of the trumpeter’s work\, yet the trio discovers such an audacious beauty and celebratory gusto in these sparse environments that the music feels uniquely Bernstein’s. \nResoNation Trio is also a rarity in his oeuvre for featuring Bernstein – whose mastery of the little-used slide trumpet has become so central to his sonic identity – exclusively playing valve trumpet and flugelhorn. The spacious\, skeletal pieces that Bernstein penned for ResoNation Trio open new and expansive pathways for the veteran trumpeter while harkening back to his early experiences on the experimental 1980s Downtown scene and the influence of pioneers like Don Cherry\, Lester Bowie\, Baikida Carroll\, Wadada Leo Smith and Butch Morris.
URL:https://www.avantphilly.com/event/resonation-trio/
LOCATION:Solar Myth\, 1131 S Broad St\, Philadelphia\, PA 19147\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19147\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260710T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260710T210000
DTSTAMP:20260620T161057Z
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SUMMARY:Upholstery\, Julius Masri\, Line on Some Trip\, CCCAATS: The Monthly Fund - fundraiser for the Abolitionist Law Center
DESCRIPTION:In collaboration with The Monthly Fund. All funds raised to benefit The Abolitionist Law Center. \nMusical performances by \nUpholstery: \nUpholstery creates dark music for curious minds. The art-rock troupe draws on a wide range of musical influences – Portishead to Talking Heads\, cabaret to post-punk – to create music that is visceral and thought-provoking. They raise funds and love for local causes through their event series The Monthly Fund. \nJulius Masri (Mephisto Halabi set): \nJulius Masri is a Philadelphia based multi instrumentalist\, and performer/composer for the city’s dance community at large. His music focuses on improvisatory methods and syncretic / linguistic exchanges within various musical languages including Jazz\, Metal\, AfroCuban\, Experimental Noise\, and Arabic music. Born in Tripoli\, Lebanon\, he moved to the States in 1990 and picked up drumming a year later. He studied with Philadelphia instructors Carl Mottola\, Elaine Hoffman-Watts\, and as an undergraduate at Bard College\, with AACM’s Thurman Barker\, Richard Teitelbaum\, and Joan Tower. Julius plays drums\, circuit modified Casio keyboards\, Oud\, Kamancheh (aka Rabab\, Spike Fiddle)\, and various other instruments. He currently performs in groups such as grind/crust metal band Night Raids\, free jazz groups Sirius Juju and Dromedaries\, trombone and synth duo Superlith\, and more. He has performed with Henry Grimes\, Jamaaladeen Tacuma\, Thurman Barker and members of the Sun Ra Arkestra. Julius is a recipient of a 2022 Yaddo Fellowship for composition\, the 2022 university of the arts creative research and innovation grant\, and project funding via pew center for arts & heritage\, as well as Swarthmore college and the Andrew W. Mellon foundation. \nLine On Some Trip: \nBorn and raised in the suburbs of Paris\, Line grew up in a Muslim immigrant family from Syria and Palestine. She traveled across Europe and lived in England\, Italy\, Scotland and Hungary where she found many human and artistic inspirations. She moved to the US in 2014 and started her official musical project.”Music is a tool that helps me tame my anger and achieve self-love and death acceptance.” \ncccaats: \ncccaats are a Grunge/Indie/Noise duo (Bass/Vocals & Drums)) consisting of Joseph John Pepitone and Vanessa del Valle Rondón \nThe Abolitionist Law Center is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit\, movement law firm and community organizing project inspired by the struggle of political and politicized prisoners. ALC is led by those who’ve been directly impacted by the criminal punishment system and other forms of systemic and state violence\, including currently and formerly incarcerated people and their loved ones. \nWe wield class action and impact litigation on behalf of people whose human rights have been violated by jails\, prisons\, policing\, and other carceral institutions. We engage in grassroots advocacy\, base building\, research and public education\, pressure campaigns\, media outreach\, and other strategic communications. And we challenge U.S.-based corporate and governmental entities that perpetrate and support carceral violence and wars abroad. \nvenue is wheelchair accessible
URL:https://www.avantphilly.com/event/the-monthly-fund-fundraiser-for-the-abolitionist-law-center/
LOCATION:Pentridge Station\, 5110-5120 Pentridge St\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19143\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260710T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260710T220000
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SUMMARY:The Low Pass presents Ambient Open
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by The Low Pass\, this is a low-pressure event for ambient and electronic musicians to share their art. All instruments are welcome\, with set times lasting 10-15 minutes. Open to everyone from first-timers to veterans\, regardless of gear complexity. Come through to enjoy beers\, a meal\, and a friendly community. If interested in performing\, please reach out via DM or comment on the host’s profile.
URL:https://www.avantphilly.com/event/the-low-pass-presents-ambient-open/
LOCATION:Evil Genius\, 1727 Front Street\, Philadelphia
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260711T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260711T230000
DTSTAMP:20260626T132349Z
CREATED:20260626T132349Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260626T132349Z
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SUMMARY:Twig Harper - Bill Nace Duo \, MSHR  \,  Slow Tongued Beauty
DESCRIPTION:Doors 8 \nMusic 9
URL:https://www.avantphilly.com/event/twig-harper-bill-nace-duo-mshr-slow-tongued-beauty/
LOCATION:Pageant: Soloveev\, 607 Bainbridge St\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19147\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260717T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260717T213000
DTSTAMP:20260520T234852Z
CREATED:20260520T234852Z
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SUMMARY:Invisible Scissors\, Alice Cohen & Built by Scriabin
DESCRIPTION:Invisible Scissors: \nInvisible Scissors is an experimental duo formed out of NYC’s underground film community with previous projects in film\, music\, zines and expanded cinema performance. \nRachael Guma’s practice stems from work in foley sound. She plays with amplified objects made of metal and wood\, as well as a rotary phone\, theremin and other electronics. Sarah Halpern sings and plays electric guitar\, incorporating straight forward chord progressions as well as extended techniques based on ways of touching. Together they create a broad range of sounds rooted in physicality. \nAlice Cohen: \nAlice Cohen is a musician and visual artist based in Brooklyn\, NY. \nStarting out in Philly during the Sound of Philadelphia disco era\, she began releasing music in the late 1970s after entering a local radio contest. In 1979 she had her first release with Philly funk band Fun City\, “Save the Best for Last” (Chrysalis Records)\, and in 1982 wrote the song “Deetour” for Atlantic Records’ disco singer Karen Young. In the 80’s she was in the synth-pop band The Vels (Polygram Records)\, and in the 90’s she sang and played bass with grunge band Die Monster Die (Roadrunnner Records). \nIn recent years she has released a series of self-produced solo LPs on independent labels such as Olde English Spelling Bee\, Sixteen Tambourines (Tokyo)\, and NNA Tapes. To date – Cohen has released 7 solo LPs\, her 8th – “Archaeology” – comes out in October 2025. \nIn addition to her musical output\, Cohen is also a visual artist known primarily for her work in stop motion collage animation. She has created numerous music videos\, and her work has been shown in galleries and screenings worldwide. \nBuilt by Scriabin: \nBuilt by Scriabin brings together a group of long-time collaborators to explore the outer boundaries of the Cosmic American Folk landscape\, channeling songwriter Jim Strong’s instincts for noise\, paranoid psychedelia\, and surrealism into meticulously crafted full-band arrangements. Their sound has been described as “Leonara Carrington does the basement tapes” (Wire Magazine). After its beginnings as a short-lived musical saw orchestra\, the project has evolved into something strangely melodic—even catchy—seemingly far removed from the Himalayan foothills where the visionary composer Alexander Scriabin imagined immersive environments of sound and light as a means of accelerating human evolution. Wait and see. Strong has been active in underground music for two decades\, performing in projects as varied as Melkings\, Weyes Blood\, Eyes of the Amaryllis\, and Aponia A.D. In addition to building homemade musical instruments\, he works across a range of media as a visual artist. He is joined by Jordan Burgis\, Jacob Brunner\, Gabe Romero\, and possibly other special guests. \naccessibility: two steps from street to venue. \nPlease note\, entrance is via the side door on Arizona Street.
URL:https://www.avantphilly.com/event/invisible-scissors-alice-cohen-built-by-scriabin/
LOCATION:The Perch\, 2321 Emerald St\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19125\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260718T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260718T220000
DTSTAMP:20260520T235600Z
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SUMMARY:Spite of Darkness
DESCRIPTION:Presented in Collaboration with Al-Bustan Seeds of Culture \nSpite of Darkness: \nSpite of Darkness is a Detroit-based experimental ensemble led by Palestinian-American composer and violinist Mike Khoury. Built on a unique structural foundation of two violins and two drummers\, the quartet explores the intersection of contemporary classical\, avant-jazz\, and Arab-American musical traditions. \nThe group—which features Khoury and violinist Indira Edwards—is known for its raw\, percussive energy and intricate melodic interplay. The drum chairs are held by Bill Dixon alum\, Ben Hall\, and Ali Allen Colding who worked with James Blood Ulmer\, Sam Sanders and Dorothy Ashby. Spite of Darkness functions as a vehicle for Khoury’s compositions\, challenging traditional genre boundaries and offering a modern\, improvisational take on the Detroit experimental scene. \nvenue is wheelchair accessible \nAdditional support for this event provided by mediaThe foundation.
URL:https://www.avantphilly.com/event/spite-of-darkness/
LOCATION:Pageant: Soloveev\, 607 Bainbridge St\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19147\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260723T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260723T220000
DTSTAMP:20260630T182314Z
CREATED:20260630T182314Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260630T182314Z
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SUMMARY:Cosmic Music: The Life\, Art and Transcendence of Alice Coltrane
DESCRIPTION:Please join Ars Nova Workshop to celebrate the release of journalist Andy Beta’s essential new biography\, Cosmic Music: The Life\, Art and Transcendence of Alice Coltrane\, featuring a performance by keyboardist Surya Botofasina\, at Solar Myth on Thursday\, June 18\, 2026. \nIn Cosmic Music\, music journalist Andy Beta traces the life\, career and legacy of pianist\, organist\, harpist and composer Alice Coltrane\, one of the most misunderstood artists of the last sixty years. The first full biography of this remarkable\, groundbreaking artist is an elegant\, deeply researched corrective to the historical—and critical—record. It elevates Coltrane to her proper place alongside her husband\, the iconic saxophonist John Coltrane\, as one of the greatest musical visionaries of the 20th century\, and also as a singular artist in Western music\, one who became a spiritual leader in her lifetime. \nTo celebrate the biography’s release\, Ars Nova will present keyboardist Surya Botofasina\, who was raised as a spiritual student of Alice Coltrane at the Sai Anantam Ashram in Southern California. Her musical and religious teachings continue to have a profound effect on the keyboardist\, whose career has since gone on to take in acting stints in the TV series Vinyl and Boardwalk Empire alongside a diverse range of musical collaborations with the likes of Reggie Workman\, Joey Bada$$\, Gangstarr’s GURU\, Amel Larrieux\, N’Dea Davenport\, Georgia Anne Muldrow\, and Miguel Atwood-Ferguson. \n\n\n\n\nThis is an 21+ event.
URL:https://www.avantphilly.com/event/cosmic-music-the-life-art-and-transcendence-of-alice-coltrane/
LOCATION:Solar Myth\, 1131 S Broad St\, Philadelphia\, PA 19147\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19147\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260724T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260724T220000
DTSTAMP:20260508T001655Z
CREATED:20260508T001655Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260508T001655Z
UID:1216-1784923200-1784930400@www.avantphilly.com
SUMMARY:Sasha Berliner
DESCRIPTION:Originally from San Francisco\, California\, Sasha Berliner is a rock drummer turned vibraphonist who studied under Stefon Harris. At 21\, she became the youngest individual in the poll’s history to top the “Rising Star – Vibraphone” category in the DownBeat Critics’ Poll. She has continued to be voted one of the top ten vibraphonists in the poll every year since 2021. Writing in All About Jazz\, critic Paul Rauch said\, “Berliner is in the firmament of the here and now in modern jazz\, and appears likely to occupy that upper stratosphere for some time to come.” \nThe politically charged\, style-blending\, alternative sound of Berliner’s 2019 debut\, Azalea\, employed digital effects\, synths\, audio speech samples\, and strings\, bringing together her diverse musical background and influences. Since then she has released the live outing Tabula Rasa and two further studio offerings\, Onyx (2022) and Fantome (2025). In addition to performing with her own band\, Berliner has recorded and performed live with such renowned musicians as Tyshawn Sorey\, Nicholas Payton\, Christian McBride\, and Cecile Mclorin Salvant.
URL:https://www.avantphilly.com/event/sasha-berliner/
LOCATION:Solar Myth\, 1131 S Broad St\, Philadelphia\, PA 19147\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19147\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260725T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260725T220000
DTSTAMP:20260615T021934Z
CREATED:20260615T021934Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260615T021934Z
UID:1309-1785009600-1785016800@www.avantphilly.com
SUMMARY:*Instant Breath- Ilgenfritz x Buckner\, Resonant Edge w/ Tom Kraines
DESCRIPTION:Resonant Edge \nAaron Pond- Horn\, Voice\, Slide Whistles Anjali Shinde- Flute\, Piccolo\, Slide Whistle \nMekhi Gladden- Oboe \nSonali Singh- Bassoon \nw/ Special Guest Tom Kraines- Cello/Accordion \n \nWind quartet Resonant Edge is a melding of four innovative artists committed to exploring the history of classical and creative music through improvisation. Together\, they represent the future of instrumental music\, with members regularly appearing in world-renowned concert halls\, performing with Grammy winning ensembles\, and curating spontaneous music. \n \nAutomatic Thinking \n \nJames Ilgenfritz- Scoradtura Contrabass \nTom Buckner- Voice  \n \nBassist James Ilgenfritz and vocalist Thomas Buckner have worked together for nearly 20 years\, both as improvisers and in the performance of new concert works. With extensive backgrounds in both contemporary chamber music and the wide expanse of improvisational practices\, their work together is deeply personal while also reflecting their perspectives on communal dynamics\, both within and beyond the domain of creative music.
URL:https://www.avantphilly.com/event/instant-breath-ilgenfritz-x-buckner-resonant-edge-w-tom-kraines/
LOCATION:The Perch\, 2321 Emerald St\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19125\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Peoples Music Supply":MAILTO:PeoplesMusicSupply@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260726T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260726T170000
DTSTAMP:20260720T015648Z
CREATED:20260720T015648Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260720T015648Z
UID:1368-1785074400-1785085200@www.avantphilly.com
SUMMARY:Modular on the Spot Philly
DESCRIPTION:Location general are announced midweek \n@modularonthespotphilly
URL:https://www.avantphilly.com/event/modular-on-the-spot-philly-2/
LOCATION:PA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260730T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260730T220000
DTSTAMP:20260508T001959Z
CREATED:20260508T001959Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260508T001959Z
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SUMMARY:Nduduzo Makhathini
DESCRIPTION:The acclaimed South African pianist\, composer\, healer\, and philosopher Nduduzo Makhathini merges spirit-seeking American jazz — in particular\, the music of his heroes John Coltrane and McCoy Tyner — with the most irresistible traits of South African jazz and the galvanizing rhythms of Afro-Cuban music. Like Trane and Tyner on A Love Supreme\, he’s forever pushing and ascending; at the same time\, his touch and language on the piano are imbued with the earthy\, gospel-tinged melodic radiance of Abdullah Ibrahim or his greatest mentor\, Bheki Mseleku. \nActive as an educator and researcher\, Makhathini is the head of the music department at Fort Hare University in the Eastern Cape\, was a member of Shabaka and the Ancestors\, and has collaborated with artists including Logan Richardson\, Nasheet Waits\, Tarus Mateen\, Stefon Harris\, Billy Harper\, Azar Lawrence\, and Ernest Dawkins. At Solar Myth\, Makhathini will celebrate the release of The Myth We Choose\, his fourth release for Blue Note Records. Co-produced by Makhathini and his 18-year-old son\, the stirring new album focuses on the impact his music will make throughout the arc of time. \n\n\n\n\n\nThese are seated shows. \n  \n\n\nProgram Info\n$30 ADV / $35 DOS\n21 & Over \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://www.avantphilly.com/event/nduduzo-makhathini/
LOCATION:Solar Myth\, 1131 S Broad St\, Philadelphia\, PA 19147\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19147\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260730T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260730T220000
DTSTAMP:20260521T000013Z
CREATED:20260521T000013Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260521T000013Z
UID:1258-1785441600-1785448800@www.avantphilly.com
SUMMARY:Lesley Mok\, Koof Ibi & LN Celestine
DESCRIPTION:Co-presented with The Low Pass: \nLesley Mok: \nLesley Mok is a New York City-based percussionist and sound artist. Their work is guided by a continual search for the connection between the mundane and the divine\, the experience and manipulation of time\, and a desire to capture emotional dissonance and complexity. Lesley’s ongoing explorations with composition and improvisation are most notably documented in their debut album The Living Collection (released May 2023 on American Dreams Records). The album\, described as “an exquisite and stimulating work” by All About Jazz and “a singularly personal statement” by Jazz Trail Magazine\, was named International Debut Album of the Year at the 2024 Deutscher Jazz Preis. As a collaborator\, Lesley has shared the stage with Tomeka Reid\, William Parker\, Ingrid Laubrock\, Marilyn Crispell\, Craig Taborn\, Myra Melford\, Mary Halvorson\, and Rafiq Bhatia among others. They have performed throughout the Americas\, Asia\, and Europe. \nTheir new release Transient combines drums and electronics to paint a landscape that explores the sculptural qualities of beat-making\, ambience\, and movement. Inspired by free jazz\, noise\, sounds from the natural environment\, and artists like Autechre and Robert Hood\, this record traverses a soundscape that goes from kinetic maximalism to delicate stillness\, creating a listening experience that bends and warps time. \nKoof Ibi: \nKoof Ibi is a multi-instrumentalist in the Philadelphia area. You can find him strolling down Broad Street with brass bands like The West Philadelphia Orchestra\, or sharing the stage with rockstars like Japanese Breakfast for their hometown gigs. Koof has played every genre of music Philly has to offer and incorporates all of it into his own musical style. When he’s not playing music he’s filming and editing the Random Tea Sessions\, a music video series highlighting other musicians in Philadelphia\, or he’s behind the lens covering live shows for the WXPN. \nAt his solo shows Koof combines live instruments\, loops\, and guitar pedals to create surprising soundscapes and sonic liberation. \nLN Celestine: \n“LN Celestine met us at our level\, crouched on the floor like a catcher as she powered up her circular arc of small electronics and effects pedals. Through live looping\, Celestine built up a ragged battalion of drones\, bowing her violin and singing wordless notes into a microphone in sparse iterations. For a crowd dressed almost exclusively in browns and blacks\, this sort of Realtree hunting-cap ambient fit right in (…) The Grouper aesthetic tells us that the end is near\, that the technology we so desperately cling to will soon be dumped in the woods next to yesteryear’s tractor\, rusted and mossed over\, and it clearly resonates with this generation of art-minded young people who have only ever read about prosperity. LN Celestine offered a peaceful space for decay.”-YellowGreenRed \nvenue is wheelchair accessible
URL:https://www.avantphilly.com/event/lesley-mok-koof-ibi-ln-celestine/
LOCATION:Icebox Project Space\, 1400 North American Street\, Philadelphia
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260731T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260731T210000
DTSTAMP:20260630T183119Z
CREATED:20260630T183119Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260630T183119Z
UID:1363-1785524400-1785531600@www.avantphilly.com
SUMMARY:Drew Davis
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.avantphilly.com/event/drew-davis/
LOCATION:Brickbat Books\, 709 South 4th St\, Philadelphia
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260731T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260731T220000
DTSTAMP:20260720T020057Z
CREATED:20260720T020057Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260720T020057Z
UID:1370-1785526200-1785535200@www.avantphilly.com
SUMMARY:Improvised music at the Moshpit - Pocket Flowers / Snakeroot Cleans Blood / Steve & Brannon
DESCRIPTION:7 doors.  7:30 show. \n  \nDM for address @peoplesmusicsuppy
URL:https://www.avantphilly.com/event/improvised-music-at-the-moshpit-pocket-flowers-snakeroot-cleans-blood-steve-brannon/
LOCATION:PA
ORGANIZER;CN="Peoples Music Supply":MAILTO:PeoplesMusicSupply@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260731T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260731T220000
DTSTAMP:20260508T002148Z
CREATED:20260508T002148Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260508T002148Z
UID:1220-1785528000-1785535200@www.avantphilly.com
SUMMARY:Nduduzo Makhathini
DESCRIPTION:The acclaimed South African pianist\, composer\, healer\, and philosopher Nduduzo Makhathini merges spirit-seeking American jazz — in particular\, the music of his heroes John Coltrane and McCoy Tyner — with the most irresistible traits of South African jazz and the galvanizing rhythms of Afro-Cuban music. Like Trane and Tyner on A Love Supreme\, he’s forever pushing and ascending; at the same time\, his touch and language on the piano are imbued with the earthy\, gospel-tinged melodic radiance of Abdullah Ibrahim or his greatest mentor\, Bheki Mseleku. \nActive as an educator and researcher\, Makhathini is the head of the music department at Fort Hare University in the Eastern Cape\, was a member of Shabaka and the Ancestors\, and has collaborated with artists including Logan Richardson\, Nasheet Waits\, Tarus Mateen\, Stefon Harris\, Billy Harper\, Azar Lawrence\, and Ernest Dawkins. At Solar Myth\, Makhathini will celebrate the release of The Myth We Choose\, his fourth release for Blue Note Records. Co-produced by Makhathini and his 18-year-old son\, the stirring new album focuses on the impact his music will make throughout the arc of time. \n\n\n\n\n\nThese are seated shows. \n  \n\n\nProgram Info\n$30 ADV / $35 DOS\n21 & Over
URL:https://www.avantphilly.com/event/nduduzo-makhathini-2/
LOCATION:Solar Myth\, 1131 S Broad St\, Philadelphia\, PA 19147\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19147\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260801T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260801T213000
DTSTAMP:20260531T220806Z
CREATED:20260531T215436Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260531T220806Z
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SUMMARY:Grex\, Ashé Mystics & 90eeze
DESCRIPTION:Grex: \nKarl Evangelista – guitar\, voice\, drums\, samples\, misc. \nRei Scampavia – synth\, voice\, drums\, misc. \nGrex is an art rock/experimental music duo based out of Oakland\, California. In biological terms\, a “grex” is an entity composed of several smaller organisms. Grex (the band) explores the meeting point between surreal songcraft and the dark outer reaches of experimental music. The group has been called an “otherworldly experience” (Eugene Weekly) and “true genre warping music” (KFJC)\, recalling at turns the ecstatic energy of John Coltrane\, the electronic squall of Death Grips\, and the lilting indie rock of Mitski. \nGrex has performed at Myra Melford’s New Frequnices Festival\, The Switchboard Music Festival\, The Sonic Circuits Festival (DC)\, and the United States of Asian America Festival\, and organized multiple online Lockdown Festivals in the midst of the 2020-2021 coronavirus outbreak. The band has worked with Fred Frith\, Tony Levin\, Marshall Trammell (Black Spirituals)\, Scott Amendola (Nels Cline\, TJ Kirk)\, and Asian Improv aRts\, and Evangelista is an active improvising guitarist alongside the likes of Andrew Cyrille\, Louis Moholo-Moholo\, Oliver Lake\, Ben Goldberg\, Alexander Hawkins\, and Trevor Watts. \nAshé Mystics: \nThe Ashé Mystics are Kevin Diehl\, Julius Masri & Joshua Marquez. They create a world of sound with electronic circuitry\, improv and percussive underpinnings. \nKevin Diehl is a Musician\, Composer\, Arts Organizer\, Drummer\, and Percussionist. Among his current projects is a new trio featuring Chad Taylor and Joe Chambers. Their eponymously titled debut record\, Onilu\, is due for release in Fall 2023. It features compositions by all three multi -instrumentalists. Onilu is a Yoruba word meaning “drummers.” Another project is Justice: The Vocal Works of Oliver Lake. A vocal trio joins his ensemble Sonic Liberation Front in performing the works of this widely acclaimed composer. \nJulius Masri is a Philadelphia based multi instrumentalist\, and performer/composer for the city’s dance community at large. His music focuses on improvisatory methods and syncretic / linguistic exchanges within various musical languages including Jazz\, Metal\, AfroCuban\, Experimental Noise\, and Arabic music. Born in Tripoli\, Lebanon\, he moved to the States in 1990 and picked up drumming a year later. He studied with Philadelphia instructors Carl Mottola\, Elaine Hoffman-Watts\, and as an undergraduate at Bard College\, with AACM’s Thurman Barker\, Richard Teitelbaum\, and Joan Tower. Julius plays drums\, circuit modified Casio keyboards\, Oud\, Kamancheh (aka Rabab\, Spike Fiddle)\, and various other instruments. \nJoshua Marquez is a Filipino-American composer and activist whose award-winning music explores the liminal space between tone and noise as a means to investigate the complexities and duality of Asian American identity. Searing a sonic imprint of cultural identity\, his tranquil investigations of the noise spectrum represent the internal conflicts of multiculturalism and the struggles of alienation and assimilation through the fusion and fission of disparate timbres. Hailed as “cutting-edge” (The Gazette)\, “haunting” (The Daily Iowan)\, and “creepy” (Fanfare Magazine)\, Marquez’s polemic deconstruction of sound is consumed by ever-evolving rituals of disintegrated perspectives from a postcolonial lens. \n90eeze: \n90eeze is a spiritual improvisor’s collaborative\, described by The Midbrow as “a mixture of Flying Luttenbachers\, John Zorn\, Ascension-era John Coltrane influences\, and maybe a little bit of Black MIDI. Consisting of guitar\, drums/percussion\, saxophone/flute\, bass\, and MIDI flute/programming\, it was like nothing was off the table with this band.” \nAlchemical\, Transcendent\, hoe out the soul… Express the inexpressible\, pure catharsis… \n90eeze was formed in early 2024 by Kyle Balles (drum/percussion) & Connor Eccles (guitar). Soon after Quinn Collins (bass) joined as the pervasive / constant 3rd member. \nOther auxiliary/interchangeable members Kyle Press (sax)\, Pureply (electronics/midi flute)\, Paul Geiss (trumpet/electronics)\, Dan Kochersberger (sax). \nAccessibility statement: Located on the 2nd floor up a steep flight of stairs. Ramp (also steep) in back available\, please contact us for more information.
URL:https://www.avantphilly.com/event/grex-ashe-mystics-90eeze/
LOCATION:Studio 34\, 4522 Baltimore Ave\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19143\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260806T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260806T220000
DTSTAMP:20260806T010514Z
CREATED:20260626T131641Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260806T010514Z
UID:1340-1786044600-1786053600@www.avantphilly.com
SUMMARY:NOMON        Mikel Patrick Avery
DESCRIPTION:NOMON is an electro-percussion duo of sisters Shayna and Nava Dunkelman\, united by a shared vision to expand how percussion can speak\, move\, and connect. They are driven by curiosity\, exploring rhythm not only as sound\, but as energy\, gesture\, and emotion. They believe percussion can embody both structure and freedom\, precision and vulnerability. \nAfter spending years apart working on their own unique voices\, they came together in 2018 to form NOMON. \nBorn and raised in Tokyo\, Japan to an Indonesian mother and an American father\, the sisters became multi-instrumentalists performing alongside their mother\, a musician and composer active in Asia and the Middle East. \nOpener: Mikel Patrick Avery \nA percussionist\, composer/improvisor\, filmmaker\, photographer\, and designer of modern pedal and electronic instruments\, artist Mikel Patrick Avery considers this multiplicity as one practice: creative problem solving. Gifted in various musical genres\, his rigorous work of performance\, improvisation\, composition\, and experimentation spans jazz\, experimental\, and electronic music. With his deep understanding of the historical and contemporary significance of various genres\, he explores the uses of improvisation to navigate uncertainty\, imagine alternative futures\, and inspire social cohesion. Avery has collaborated and performed with numerous ensembles including Natural Information Society\, Rob Mazurek’s Exploding Star Orchestra\, Marshall Allen’s Ghost Horizons\, Tomeka Reid\, the Jeff Parker Quartet\, Kurt Vile\, Big Thief\, and Theaster Gates’ ensemble\, The Black Monks of Mississippi. \n 
URL:https://www.avantphilly.com/event/nomon/
LOCATION:Asian Arts Initiative\, 1219 Vine St\, Philadelphia\, 19107\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Asian Arts Initiative":MAILTO:info@asianartsinitiative.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260808T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260808T220000
DTSTAMP:20260809T034054Z
CREATED:20260809T034054Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260809T034054Z
UID:1409-1786219200-1786226400@www.avantphilly.com
SUMMARY:Situation Aesthetics #3       Eric Wong (Berlin)\, Mark Cetilia (Providence)\, Ben Bennet
DESCRIPTION:Eric will be on tour in the U.S. from Berlin presenting music with bluetooth speakers\, and Mark is from New England doing excellent reduced electronic music. Local percussionist Ben Bennet will open.
URL:https://www.avantphilly.com/event/situation-aesthetics-3-eric-wong-berlin-mark-cetilia-providence-ben-bennet/
LOCATION:Evangelical Lutheran Church of the Atonement\, 1542 East Montgomery Avenue\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19125\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Morgan Evans-Weiler":MAILTO:morgan.evans.weiler@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260809T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260809T223000
DTSTAMP:20260720T020434Z
CREATED:20260720T020434Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260720T020434Z
UID:1372-1786305600-1786314600@www.avantphilly.com
SUMMARY:Percy Jones PKT   ft. Kenny Grohowski\, Tim Motzer + Julie Slick Tim Mitzer duo
DESCRIPTION:door 7.  show 8.
URL:https://www.avantphilly.com/event/percy-jones-pkt-ft-kenny-grohowski-tim-motzer-julie-slick-tim-mitzer-duo/
LOCATION:Johnny Brendas\, 1201 Frankford Ave\, Philadelphia
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260811T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260811T170000
DTSTAMP:20260812T024158Z
CREATED:20260812T024158Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260812T024158Z
UID:1425-1786435200-1786467600@www.avantphilly.com
SUMMARY:Erin Demastes & Dylan Burchett / Jesse Kudler
DESCRIPTION:Erin Demastes and Dylan Burchett Duo\nErin Demastes is an experimental composer\, performer\, and sound artist. She uses everyday objects and hacked electronics for her installations and performances and subverts their use and perception with play and experimentation.\nDylan Burchett is a musician and sound artist. \nPhilly’s own Jesse Kudler will be on improvised acoustic guitar \n$10-20\, BYOB\nDoors at 7pm\, Music at 8pm \n\n\n\n\n\ncalendar by Tockify
URL:https://www.avantphilly.com/event/erin-demastes-dylan-burchett-jesse-kudler/
LOCATION:Brickbat Books\, 709 South 4th St\, Philadelphia
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